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ITS MY HOUSE: Bond Applications for New Developments Are on the Up.

Natasha Champion, Regional Sales Manager for OOBA talks about Bond Applications for New Developments Are on the Up - Here’s What’s Driving Demand   New residential developments (also known as off-plan properties) have experienced a notable surge in popularity among South African homebuyers, and this trend is set to accelerate…

6 Dec 2022 10AM 16 min

Big GDP surprise for South Africa’s economy

Joe de Beer - DDG: Responsible for economic statistics talks about Stats SA has published the latest gross domestic product numbers for the third quarter of 2022, showing surprising growth of 1.6% in the quarter. The growth beat out market expectations by some margin – consensus among economists and analysts was that…

6 Dec 2022 10AM 9 min

Lucky Star owner Oceana reports profit increase for its full year

Neville Brink - Chief Executive Officer talks about JSE-listed global fishing Company Oceana says a spike in consumer demand for more pocket-friendly protein has supported the 17% increase in headline earnings per share (Heps) from continuing operations to 626 cents, up from 536.2 cents in 2021. In a Sens release on Monday…

6 Dec 2022 10AM 11 min

WEALTH CREATION: What are some of the best financial gifts for our children

rica Liebenberg, JustMoney Editor talks about Invest in your child’s financial future this festive season 2 December 2022   Most families are stretching their budgets in order to make the festive season memorable for their children, within the constraints of soaring living costs and concerns about what the New Year…

5 Dec 2022 10AM 17 min

CAREERS CORNER: What happens when brands fail their influencers

Madelain Roscher, crisis communications expert and CEO of PR Worx talks about how It’s been two weeks since fashion brand Balenciaga first launched its holiday horror “Gift Collection” advertising campaign, featuring disturbing images of young children holding handbags in the shape of teddy bears wearing bondage gear.   The outrage…

5 Dec 2022 10AM 14 min

Momentum Metropolitan is championing employee volunteerism

Monique Schehle – Insights Consultant at Momentum Metropolitan talks about Volunteerism is much needed beacon of light and positivity in South Africa. After a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, corporate volunteerism is again thriving in the South African private sector 1,2, with many larger companies now having employee volunteering programmes…

5 Dec 2022 10AM 9 min

Nampak Gets Kick From Can Demand, But Profits Take Foreign Exchange Hit

Erik Smuts – Nampak CEO Talks about “in 2022 we faced some operational headwinds while leveraging the available tailwinds. the sa beverage can market experienced unprecedented growth; and volumes in angola during the last quarter grew by almost 30%, exceeding our expectations.”   he added, “revenue increased by 21%, lifted…

5 Dec 2022 10AM 9 min

Impact that losing Cyril as the president could have on Business

Cas Coovadia - Business Unity South Africa (Busa) talks about Should South African President Cyril Ramaphosa resign, economic policy won’t change, the country’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said, while stressing that he expects him to stay in his post. Ramaphosa is seen as the driving force behind South Africa’s bid…

5 Dec 2022 10AM 8 min

5 Year Annivesary Of Steinhoff

Khaya Sithole – Independent Analyst talks about The various topics covered in the case study – Steinhoff’s business vision and fast-expanding operation over the years, and the company’s approach to governance and leadership – provide some important business lessons for small entrepreneurial concerns and large corporates alike. Lesson #1: Be true…

5 Dec 2022 10AM 19 min

WORLD AIDS-Why serious conduct can still be sparked by thought-provoking content

Yvonne Diogo – Country Director MTV Staying Alive Foundation talks about Can television shows change how people think and act? In Nigeria,researchers evaluated the impact of MTV Shuga, a drama featuring educational storylines about HIV/AIDS on viewers’ sexual knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. The study shows that exposure to MTV Shuga…

1 Dec 2022 10AM 4 min

INSIDE YOUR POCKET: Why You Should Know Your Debt-to-income Ratio.

Maya Fisher-French - Personal financial journalist talks about If your debts are more than your monthly income, you will only be digging yourself into a deeper hole when spending your money over the festive season, according to Carla Oberholzer, DebtSafe spokesperson and debt advisor. Oberholzer said that she would encourage…

1 Dec 2022 10AM 11 min

PIVOT POINT: National Empowerment Fund

Zama Khanyile who is the Divisional Executive for Venture Capital and Corporate Finance at the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) talks about Just a little background that you may be aware of, the NEF was funded by Government in 2004 to the tune of R2.4 billion and since its operational inception…

1 Dec 2022 10AM 18 min

Rand Tanks As Ramaphosa Faces Impeachment

Andre Cilliers - Director And Currency Risk Strategist At Treasuryone talks about The South African Rand Buckled On Thursday (1 December) following findings from parliament’s section 89 panel that there is prima facie evidence that president Cyril Ramaphosa violated sections of the country’s Constitution. The rand tanked 3% from R16.90…

1 Dec 2022 10AM 9 min

Sasol’s half-year headline profit to rise by 20+%

Makwe Mailela - Chief investment officer and founder at Makwe Fund Managers talks about Chemicals and energy group Sasol said on Thursday its first-half headline profit would rise by more than 20% year on year, boosted higher international oil prices and weaker rand. But its SA operations were blighted by…

1 Dec 2022 10AM 9 min

#16DaysOfActivism: Understanding financial abuse and how to get out of it

Janine Horn, financial adviser at Momentum talks about Gender-based violence is an unfortunate reality for too many women in South Africa. We often think that it only includes physical, mental, and emotional abuse. That is simply not the case. Financial abuse is incredibly prevalent in South Africa and exists in…

30 Nov 2022 10AM 11 min

EKASINOMICS: Maneli Pets, a local pet food operation with a global footprint.

Nhlanhla Dlamini – Founder of Maneli Pets talks about Maneli Pets, founded by Nhalnhla Dlamini, is a South African business that makes pet food and treats and now supplies to 270 Checkers stores nationwide. But it wasn't always that way. Just two years ago, things looked very dire indeed for…

30 Nov 2022 10AM 17 min

LEGALLY SPEAKING: Protect Yourself When Freelancing - Legal Issues to Consider

Osborne Molatudi – Employment Law Specialist and MD of Molatudi Attorneys talks about While federal and state labor laws guarantee some protections and rights to a more traditional workforce (like protection from labor abuse, workplace harassment, and discrimination), freelancers are generally not covered by most of these regulations. And while…

30 Nov 2022 10AM 21 min

INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: YOCO Capital disburses R1 billion in financing.

Adam Duxbury, Chief of Staff for Yoco talks about Yoco recently celebrated R1.3 billion in financing disbursed to over 12 000 customers  to pay staff salaries, ease cash flow, buy stock, upskill themselves and staff, and expand their businesses. With the nationwide issue of load shedding, merchants can apply for…

30 Nov 2022 10AM 13 min

Six-month ban imposed on export of copper scrap as South Africa

Evert Swanepoel, Chairperson of the Copper Development Association Africa talks about The South African government has imposed a six-month ban on the export of copper and copper-alloy scrap, as well as most ferrous scrap as part of the first phase of a three-phase intervention designed to combat the rampant theft…

30 Nov 2022 10AM 12 min

SA listed companies still lack gender parity at board level

Colleen Larsen, CEO of Business Engage talks about Women’s participation on boards of South Africa’s listed companies has increased over the last five years, even steadily, with females now making up one third of non-executive directors. However women remain largely underrepresented at executive level, with men still making up over…

29 Nov 2022 10AM 17 min